Paul Scott Abbott

In an era of burgeoning e-commerce, physical stores will remain vital to the retail supply chain, according to a top executive of the Kohl’s Corp. department store chain.

Feb 26, 2018 • View Full Blog

While showing optimism in general, a diverse group of ocean transportation leaders speaking at the American Association of Port Authorities’ Planning for Shifting Trade Conference have some genuine concerns as well.

Feb 05, 2018 • View Full Blog

Increased investment in U.S. transportation infrastructure is being urged as the American Association of Port Authorities’ 11th annual Planning for Shifting Trade Conference gets under way today [Jan. 30] in Tampa, Florida.

Jan 30, 2018 • View Full Blog

Transportation industry leaders are being encouraged to be open to new ideas as Jump Start ’18, presented by SMC3, gets into gear today [Jan. 22] in Atlanta.

Jan 22, 2018 • View Full Blog

The plan to raise the clearance of an antiquated tunnel beneath downtown Baltimore has hit a major snag as CSX Corp. has pulled its support on the eve of a federal grant submission deadline.

Nov 02, 2017 • View Full Blog

A favorable outlook is seen for energy-related project opportunities, according to engineering, procurement and construction company executive Ed Gore, speaking today [Wednesday, Oct. 18] in the opening keynote session of the 28th annual Breakbulk Americas conference and exhibition, hosted by Port Houston, which has drawn more than 4,000 registrants to the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston.

Oct 18, 2017 • View Full Blog

The Port of Savannah is on pace to top the 4 million mark in TEU this year, continuing to be the fastest-growing U.S. containerport, according to Griff Lynch, executive director of the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA).

Oct 12, 2017 • View Full Blog

While estimates of total economic losses related to Hurricane Harvey are climbing to nearly $200 billion, major Texas seaports have shown their resiliency, sustaining minimal damage to port infrastructure and with most operations having resumed by a week and a half after the storm’s initial landfall.

Sep 05, 2017 • View Full Blog

Following a Labor Day weekend that had railroad crews continuing to be busy in recovery efforts from Harvey, rail operations have resumed in much of Texas, in some cases on a limited basis, with those in the far eastern part of the Lone Star State looking to be the last to get back online.

Sep 05, 2017 • (0) Comments • View Full Blog

In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, key Texas ports have sights on reopening by early next week [the week of Monday, Sept. 4].

Aug 29, 2017 • View Full Blog